Atoms and reactions Flashcards
Define atomic number
number of protons in an atom or ion
Define mass number
number of protons and neutrons
Define RIM
mass of atom/isotope of the element compared with 1/12th of mass of 12C atom
Define RAM
weighted mean mass of atom of the element compared with 1/12th of mass of 12C atom
Calculation?
Mass number x Relative abudance
over 100
Define mole
amount of substance that contains as many particles as there are atoms in 12g of carbon 12
Define molar mass
mass per mole of substance
Define empirical formula
Simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element
Define molecular formula
Actual number of atoms of each element
define anhydrous
No water
Percentage yield
n of product/ n of reactant x100
Atom economy
Mr of desired product /Mr of all products
Define acid
proton donor
define base
Proton acceptor
Alkali
soluble base that releases OHi in aqueous